Cook

Healthcare Ireland Group; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave

Overtime premium

Pension plan

Uniforms and PPE provided

Free parking

Opportunities for progression

Training and development

Access NI fee paid

Job summary

Healthcare Ireland Group a Ballymena-based care provider seeks a dedicated Cook for Rose Court, a person-centred care and nursing home. The 37-hour/week role supports the Chef with menu planning, meal preparation, kitchen management and regulatory compliance.

You will deliver high-quality, nutritious meals that meet residents' dietary needs while maintaining a safe, positive working environment for the team. Experience in care settings and a basic Food Safety certificate are preferred.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as Cook in a kitchen environment.
• Hold a basic Food Safety certificate.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic understanding of dietary needs, nutritional and cultural requirements of elderly residents.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• Basic knowledge of HACCP, COSHH and Health and Safety.

Responsibilities

• Support the kitchen team alongside the Chef, providing training and support.
• Effective planning, preparation, and delivery of all aspects of food preparation and cooking.
• Ensure operational standards comply.
• Assist with monitoring the home’s catering budget.
• Assist with developing and creating varied and interesting menus.
• Ensure stock ordering and rotation is organized efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Undertake other duties as designated by the Home Manager.

Skills

Right to Work in the UK

Cook experience

Food Safety certificate

Interpersonal and communication skills

Dietary needs knowledge (elderly)

Attention to detail (fast-paced)

HACCP knowledge

COSHH and Health and Safety knowledge

Job description

Cook

Are you an experienced Cookwith a passion for food?

Rose Court

Rose Court is a professional, person-centred care and nursing home situated in Ballymena. This spacious home provides a range of specialist care services for older people, including residential, dementia and general nursing. We are proud of our high standards and values in providing care with the utmost dignity and respect.

We continuously strive to maintain the safe, comfortable and homely environment and a calm and restful atmosphere for our residents at Rose Court. Our kind and compassionate care teams not only provide 24 hour care, they also share their good company, companionship and assistance whenever required, to ensure that residents feel listened to and supported, whatever their needs and wishes may be.

The light and spacious, private bedrooms are beautifully furnished, all with en-suite facilities. The home, which is designed to enable those we care for to maintain their independence in a safe environment, has excellent amenities, including a café, comfortable lounges and dining spaces within which residents can relax and socialise. Residents are very welcome to bring their own home accessories and furniture, to personalise their space and make it their home.

The Role

This role is for 37 hours per week. The food our residents eat plays a key part in the care we offer and as a result, the role of Cook is essential in our mission to provide excellent care. The Cook works closely with the Chef, supporting with menu planning, meal preparation, kitchen management and ensuring compliance with the necessary regulatory standards.

The Cook has a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of our residents through the provision of high-quality, person-centred dining experiences.

This role is about a lot more than preparing meals, this role is essential in ensuring the dietary needs of our residents are met in addition to managing a safe and positive working environment for the team.

About the role

Main Responsibilities

• Support the kitchen team along with the Chef, providing the necessary training and support, encouraging development, motivation and best practice.
• Effective and efficient planning, preparation, and delivery of all aspects of food preparation and cooking
• Ensuring operational standards comply
• Assist with monitoring the home’s catering budget
• Assist with developingand creatingvaried and interesting menus
• Ensurethat stock ordering and rotation is organised in an efficient and cost-effective manner
• Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required as designated by the Home Manager.

The Benefits:

• Paid annual leave
• The chance to be part of a growing healthcare company
• Continuous professional development and training
• Values-led culture
• Overtime available at an enhanced rate
• Opportunities for progression
• Pension plan (if applicable)
• Attractive hourly rate
• Access NI fee paid for
• Uniforms and PPE provided
• Monthly incentives and recognition awards
• Free parking

We do not offer sponsorship for this role .

Healthcare Ireland are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

About the company

Healthcare Ireland provides care services in an environment where individuality is emphasised and the privacy and dignity of all our residents is recognised. We currently have over 1,800 employees throughout our 25 Homes. We are incredibly proud of not only the work our employees do, but the quality of care we are able to offer as result of their commitment.

We started Healthcare Ireland Group in July 2015 with the opening of Bradley Manor Care Home. Our categories of care include general and dementia nursing, dementia residential, mental health, physical disability and learning disability.

Required Criteria

• Right to Work in the UK.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as Cook in a food preparation/ kitchen environment or a similar role.
• Hold a basic Food Safety certificate.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic understanding of the dietary needs, nutritional and cultural requirements of elderly people.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Have basic knowledge of HACCP, COSHH and Health and Safety.

Desired Criteria

• Experience in a care home or healthcare environment is desirable but not essential.